Archive for April, 2010

Reason #1: Leave a Personal Legacy

Posted April 29, 2010 * Comments(0)

(Why Might One Give to a Community Foundation?)

Reason #1: Leave a Personal Legacy

It is never easy or pleasant to think about a time when we are no longer here, but that very fact is what makes Reason #1 a reality.

Many donors choose to give to the Community Foundation to leave a personal legacy: one that reflects what is important to them; reflects their interests; and lets people know they genuinely care about their community.

Donors can give to the Community Foundation while they are living, after their death, or both.  Many will choose to give gifts or establish charitable funds during their lifetime so they can see the results of their contribution in action.  Others will choose to designate in their will a certain dollar amount or percentage of their assets to establish a fund or give a large gift once they have passed.  Either way, they leave a lasting legacy to which they can attach their name – one that lasts forever, when not much else in this world ever does.  It’s a way for some to be certain their life made a difference in the world.

If you want to leave a personal legacy, give us a call.  We can help you do it.

Why Might One Give to the Community Foundation?

Posted April 14, 2010 * Comments(0)

Our donors all have different reasons for giving.  Blog entries over the next months will cover many of those possible reasons, expanding on how you can use the Community Foundation to reach your charitable goals – whether that’s simply to feel like you are making a difference, or to leave a legacy in a certain area of interest.

Why might you give to your Community Foundation?

  1. To leave a personal legacy
  2. To support a particular interest/cause/nonprofit you truly care about
  3. To help teach and involve your children about philanthropy and the importance of giving back to their community
  4. To make a difference in your community
  5. To ensure the viability of a nonprofit, even after your lifetime
  6. For a great tax benefit
  7. For recognition
  8. To belong to a giving circle
  9. Because you’re not sure where to give your charitable dollars, but the Community Foundation has a good idea
  10. Because you feel education is important but expensive, and you want to help students pay for it
  11. To honor or remember a loved one
  12. Because “they” did